“Foal Watch” Offers College Students a Hands-on Experience
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on “Foal Watch” Offers College Students a Hands-on Experience
Talk about a demanding class — Animal Science 419 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale requires students to spend a few overnights in the barn. But the students love it. Animal Science 419 is “Stable Management.” The nights spent in the barn are “foal watch” nights, and the purpose is for each student to witness a mare foaling, otherwise known as the birth of a baby horse.
Continue reading …All American Quarter Horse Congress App Updated For 2016
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on All American Quarter Horse Congress App Updated For 2016
Sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition, and in conjunction with the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Horse Show Tracker by FunnWare Development has released its updated app for 2016. Now available for both Android and iPhone, Horse Show Tracker continues to provide up to the minute information on the Congress: Estimated time and locations of classes Ongoing […]
Continue reading …Candids and Results- 2016 MQHA Breeders’ Futurity and Great Lakes Classic
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on Candids and Results- 2016 MQHA Breeders’ Futurity and Great Lakes Classic
This September, the Michigan Quarter Horse Association held their annual Breeders’ Championship Futurity in conjunction with the Great Lakes Classic Quarter Horse Show. The event took place September 15-18 at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing and provided tens of thousands in cash and prizes to competitors. Judges were Keith Longacre, Tim Finkenbinder, Michael Colvin, […]
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park Conjures Up New Tour to Thrill Guests this October- Cemetery Crawl
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Conjures Up New Tour to Thrill Guests this October- Cemetery Crawl
The tour will include the Man o’ War – Isaac Burns Murphy Memorial, the burial site of one of Thoroughbred racing’s greatest jockeys and one of Kentucky’s most famous sons.
Continue reading …Results From 2016 Tar Heel Fall Classic
September 28, 2016 Comments Off on Results From 2016 Tar Heel Fall Classic
The North Carolina Quarter Horse Association’s Tar Heel Fall Classic recently took place September 23-25 in Raleigh, NC. Judges for the show were Carla Wennberg, Jackie Starnes, Jennifer Leckey, Tracy Willis, and Mike Carter. Click on the links below to view results. Click here to view page 1 results. Click here to view page 2 […]
Continue reading …HEADS UP Concussion App is a Great Resource for Coaches and Parents
September 28, 2016 Comments Off on HEADS UP Concussion App is a Great Resource for Coaches and Parents
USEF Communications The CDC HEADS UP concussion app is a helpful resource that explains how to spot a concussion and instructs what to do if you suspect a concussion or serious brain injury. It also has a 3-D helmet feature to teach about proper fit, safety, and care. Click here to view the info sheet for […]
Continue reading …Healing With Horses Ranch to Hold Barn Bash to Raise Funds for Covered Arena Roof
September 28, 2016 Comments Off on Healing With Horses Ranch to Hold Barn Bash to Raise Funds for Covered Arena Roof
Healing with Horses Ranch offers lessons to at-risk youth, veterans, and individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. In partnership with specially trained therapy horses, therapeutic riding encourages healing and independence for people with disabilities.
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In addition to being the frontman for one of the most widely respected equine publications in the country, Gordon Downey is best known for his exuberant personality, charismatic demeanor, and kind nature that radiates to everyone he meets.
Continue reading …2017 Arizona Fall Championship – Test for Brittany to understand
September 28, 2016 Comments Off on 2017 Arizona Fall Championship – Test for Brittany to understand2017 Arizona Fall Championship
Continue reading …Rhinestone Lipgloss: Fulfilling Your Desire For Horse Show Sparkle
September 28, 2016 Comments Off on Rhinestone Lipgloss: Fulfilling Your Desire For Horse Show Sparkle
Custom is king in the horse show world. You can have a custom pad made to coordinate with your custom show jacket that also complements your custom show saddle. Sarah Pyles, the force behind a new company, Rhinestone Lipgloss, has taken the trend one step further with custom Swarovski embellished jewelry and accessories.
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